Pharmacist Vaccination Clinic Rx – Temp Position – $60/hr – Meritus Health – Hagerstown, MD

Pharmacist Vaccination Clinic Rx, $60/hr. , Full and part-time hours available, Temp Position.
Staffed Hours – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00a-3:30p / Wednesday 2:30p-7:30p / Saturday 7:30a-12:30p
This is a temporary position expected to last 6-9 months with an opportunity to become a permanent employee of Meritus Medical Center.

This position is for a licensed pharmacist to provide oversight of medications and pharmacy technicians at any Meritus Ambulatory Medication Clinic such as an immunization clinic or POD (Point of Distribution) clinic. The pharmacist will provide oversight of the procurement, storage, handling, transfer, dispending, and, as necessary, the administration of medications to patients. The pharmacist will provide support for other clinic staff with respect to drug information questions or general operations.

Education – Doctor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience – New pharmacist with limited or no experience OR experience only in retail or distribution/operational based pharmacy practice.

Licensure/Certification – Maryland Pharmacist license required OR eligibility to obtain licensure. Pharmacists pending Maryland licensure through reciprocation must obtain their Maryland Pharmacist License within 4 months of their date of hire. For newly graduated pharmacists pending Maryland licensure, they must obtain Maryland licensure within 4 months of their graduation date or their date of hire, whichever is later. Pharmacists pending Maryland licensure must work under the supervision of a Maryland Licensed pharmacist and cannot perform pharmacist acts until licensed.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Position requires ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and schedule. Ability and initiative to assume responsibility for patient’s drug therapy. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with Pharmacy staff, physicians, nurses and patients. Ability to lead staff pharmacists and work with them. Strong teaching and mentoring skills.